Risk Analyst - Trading Strategy - Prop Trading - 3+ Years - Mohali

Risk Analyst - Trading Strategy - Prop Trading - 3+ Years - Mohali

Location - Mohali

Summary –
An exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join a fast-paced proprietary trading environment. As a Risk Analyst / Risk Desk Associate, you will work closely with traders, technology, and compliance teams to monitor real-time market risks, exposures, and trading limits across global markets. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong understanding of financial products, quantitative risk management, and a passion for market dynamics.

Your Future Employer –
A leading proprietary trading firm known for its cutting-edge technology, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative trading culture. The organization empowers its teams to innovate, take ownership, and contribute directly to trading performance and firm-wide success.

Responsibilities –

• Monitor traders’ positions, exposures, and P&L in real time across asset classes like rates, equities, commodities, and FX.

• Define, implement, and monitor trading and risk limits in alignment with the firm’s risk appetite.

• Conduct exposure and scenario analysis, including stress testing, to assess potential risks under volatile conditions.

• Prepare and automate daily and weekly risk dashboards and reports using Excel, Python, or BI tools.

• Investigate and resolve breaches or exceptions in trading activities, escalating issues as required.

• Partner with technology teams to enhance and automate risk monitoring tools and reporting systems.

• Stay informed about global macroeconomic developments, regulatory changes, and market events impacting risk.

• Support post-trade validation and P&L reconciliation in collaboration with operations teams.

Requirements –

• 3–4 years of experience in risk management within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or investment bank.

• Strong grasp of trading products (futures, options, and derivatives) and risk metrics (VaR, Greeks, drawdown, etc.).

• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of VBA, Python, or SQL is a strong plus.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detail orientation skills with the ability to perform under pressure.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics.

• Exposure to trading platforms, risk systems, and regulatory frameworks (EMIR, MiFID II) will be advantageous.

What is in it for you –

• Competitive compensation with performance-linked bonuses.

• Direct exposure to fast-paced global markets and trading desks.

• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment with a steep learning curve.

• Clear career progression into roles within risk, trading strategy, or compliance.

Reach us:
If you think this role aligns with your career, kindly write to megha.rajput@crescendogroup.in along with your updated CV for a confidential discussion on the role.

Disclaimer:
Crescendo Global specializes in Senior to C-level niche recruitment. We are passionate about empowering job seekers and employers with an engaging and memorable job search and leadership hiring experience. Crescendo Global does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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